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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1964
Page
14
An explosion and subsequent fire damaged the Richmond Paper Co. in West End Richmond causing more than 575000 in losses. Firefighters battled the blaze after Christopher N. Payne Jr. alerted authorities as the building largely burned and collapsed.
Seven year old David Brooks attempting to drive the family car confused the brakes with the accelerator. His father Robert Brooks and sister Deborah 8 were struck as the vehicle surged forward at Hi Aleah Race Course. Deborah died on scene and the mother fled with younger children as investigators reviewed the crash.
Walter P. Reuther president of the United Auto Workers left Henry Ford Hospital two weeks after removing a spot on his right lung. He told reporters the operation was a success and his recovery is assured with plans to resume union duties soon.
Reports from refugees in Leopoldville say thirty more white hostages, all missionaries or families, are believed killed in the Congo by rebels. Among the missing is Mary Baker of Richmond Virginia last seen at Banalia on November 20.
Washington AP report on Barry Goldwater pressing GOP Chair Dean Burch amid a national committee fight. Rep. Miller backs Burch while anti-Burch leaders gain momentum. fallout touches House revolt against Rep. Halleck and leadership plans by Rep. Ford.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch endorses a state wide two per cent retail sales tax as essential for Virginia’s growth and urges General Assembly action in 1966. It recommends counties and cities be allowed one per cent local taxes, while offering no exemption for higher earner families.
Four Israeli jets battled four Jordan planes that Israel said violated its airspace over the Judean Desert near the Dead Sea. The government reported little shooting and that none of the Israeli aircraft was hit.
Roger W. Irving, named Handicapped American of the Year by the President's Committee, turned misfortune into progress. He lost an arm, two sons died, vocal cords were removed by cancer, and he regained speech through an artificial voice box and esophageal speech. He now teaches others at VA Center and universities, promoting resilience and rehabilitation.
An estimate indicates more than 30,000 airline flights operate within the United States. The figure reflects extensive air traffic across commercial and regional routes, highlighting busy air travel patterns nationwide.
UN officials estimate that 50 to 60 million dollars in voluntary contributions could bridge the 126 million dollar unpaid peacekeeping tab. Negotiations by U Thant and General Assembly President Alex Quaison-Lackey aim to avert a Soviet US clash over assessments before the Christmas recess.
Labor officials outline a program to develop detailed job orders for domestic workers and negotiate wages housing and other conditions. Task force teams will run drives to recruit local workers and then form new teams to recruit in farm regions across states to meet seasonal labor demand. Secretary Wirts says the plan uses state facilities and 1900 public employment offices to tackle temporary farm labor supply with employer cooperation as key to success.
In Rome the ninefold ballot failed to elect a president as six days of voting produced no winner. Four parties the Socialists Democratic Socialists Republicans center left government and the Fascist Italian Social Movement abstained in protest over the stalemate. The ballot seeks a successor to Antonio Segni who resigned after incapacity.
A lively write up describes Christmas celebrations and festive parties, noting decorations, gatherings, and community cheer as a seasonal peg for events and socializing.
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